Engine & fuel system
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Poor engine performance
Symptoms
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble codes stored in engine control module (ECM) fault memory: 22-4.
Cause
Engine oil level incorrect.
Oil supply pressure to variable valve timing (VVT) system too low.
Repair
- Top up engine oil to correct level.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Poor starting
Symptoms
Excessive fuel consumption. Poor engine running.
Cause
Poor connection between battery earth lead and chassis earth point due to corrosion.
Repair
- Inspect earth lead for corrosion, replace if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Radio interference
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Cause
Poor earth connection on roof aerial base.
Signal interference from alternator.
Repair steps
- Clean and check earth connection on roof aerial base.
- Fit modified aerial base nut.
- Tighten aerial base nut. Tightening torque: 4.5 - 5.0 Nm.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial base nut | 39153-S6A-J01 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Suspension & drivetrain
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front wheel when pulling away
Overview
- Affects
- All models, 1982-05.
- Remedy
- Clean & lubricate
Cause
Contact between driveshaft and front wheel bearing.
Repair
- Clean driveshaft and wheel bearing contact surfaces.
- Apply grease to contact surfaces of driveshaft and wheel bearing.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- MIL
- Malfunction indicator lamp — the engine warning light on the dashboard
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Driveshaft
- The shaft that takes drive from the differential out to a wheel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- Alternator
- The unit that charges the battery while the engine is running
- Earth
- An electrical ground connection back to the battery or body
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Honda Accord 1.8?
This guide contains four workshop bulletins for the Honda Accord 1.8. Of these, two concern the engine and fuel system and one the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Honda Accord 1.8 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Honda Accord 1.8 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.